<a href="http://marckoehler.nl">Marc Koehler Architects</a> was reluctant to lose the industrial-chic character of a former harbor cantina in Amsterdam when asked to transform the space into apartments, so the Dutch design firm did what they could to brighten up the space while leaving its former identity intact. Comprised of four "houses" with a mixture of closed-off cubicles and open spaces, the energy-efficient project is flooded with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/natural-light/">natural light</a>.

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

Marc Koehler transformed a harbor cantina into the House Like Village in Amsterdam

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

The structure is now comprised of four small "houses"

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

Mesh footbridges connected the loft's various functions - including work and cooking spaces

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

Large windows make the home radiate natural light

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

There is a guest room in the loft space

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

Enclosed cubicle areas conserve energy

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House like Village by Marc Koehler Architects

Marc Koehler Architects was reluctant to lose the industrial-chic character of a former harbor cantina in Amsterdam when asked to transform the space into apartments, so the Dutch design firm did what they could to brighten up the space while leaving its former identity intact. Comprised of four "houses" with a mixture of closed-off cubicles and open spaces, the energy-efficient project is flooded with natural light.